Mahabubnagar, January 18, 2026: Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy on Saturday underscored his government’s commitment to advancing the state’s education and irrigation sectors, citing these as critical for social progress, economic growth, and long-term opportunities for Telangana’s citizens.

Speaking at the foundation stone ceremony for the new Indian Institute of Information Technology (IIIT) campus at Chittiboyinapalli village in Mahabubnagar, Revanth Reddy highlighted the importance of accessible and high-quality education. He said that the state’s future depends on equipping students with the skills and knowledge needed to compete at national and international levels.

“Earlier governments focused primarily on land distribution among the poor, tribals, and Dalits. Today, much of the available land has been exhausted, even for providing house sites to the underprivileged,” the CM said. “Now, our focus is on improving educational facilities, enhancing skills, and ensuring students are well-prepared for the future.”

He encouraged students to improve their language and communication skills to accelerate their growth in a competitive world. To this end, Revanth Reddy noted that the government is constructing multiple Young India Integrated residential schools, each costing ₹200 crore, and plans to develop additional higher education institutions across the state. He also highlighted support for civil services aspirants, stating that financial assistance would be provided to those preparing for competitive examinations.

Later, addressing a public gathering in Mahabubnagar, the Chief Minister criticised the previous Bharat Rashtra Samiti (BRS) government, alleging that despite approving large-scale projects worth thousands of crores, the former administration failed to complete even a single major irrigation project over the past decade. He specifically mentioned Bhima, Nettampadu, Koilsagar, Jurala, Palamuru–Rangareddy, and Kalwakurthy projects as examples of unfinished work.

Revanth Reddy also questioned the lack of compensation for displaced farmers, pointing out that nearly ₹25,000 crore had been spent on the Palamuru–Rangareddy project without adequate relief to affected communities. He challenged opposition leaders to discuss these issues openly in the Telangana Assembly, saying, “Those who do not come to the assembly have no moral right to speak about us outside.”

On social priorities, the Chief Minister stressed that his government’s focus is not on political rivalries but on combating systemic issues that affect the state’s development. “I have no personal political enemies. My real enemies are poverty, and forces that harm women, students, and the poor,” he said.

Revanth Reddy’s emphasis on education, skill development, and irrigation infrastructure reflects a strategy aimed at addressing Telangana’s historical gaps in development and ensuring that citizens—particularly students, farmers, and marginalized communities—benefit from government initiatives. By linking educational advancement with broader social and economic progress, the government aims to position Telangana for sustained growth in the coming years.

The IIIT project at Chittiboyinapalli is expected to provide world-class educational infrastructure for students in the region, complementing the government’s plans for integrated residential schools and higher education facilities. The Chief Minister also reiterated his administration’s commitment to completing pending irrigation projects to secure water resources and livelihoods for farmers, highlighting the interconnectedness of education, employment, and agricultural development in the state.